The Structured Literacy Podcast
Hi there, I'm Jocelyn Seamer. Teacher, former school leader, author, and all around cheerleader for teachers everywhere. Learning to read and write is a matter of social justice. Every child deserves to learn through evidence informed practices, and every teacher deserves to be fully supported to make that happen.The Structured Literacy Podcast goes beyond the program to get to the heart of what it's really like to build a structured approach to literacy across the school.
Podcasting since 2022 • 160 episodes
The Structured Literacy Podcast
Latest Episodes
S7 E8 - Why Your Spelling Approach Might Be Working Against You (Part 2)
The fastest way to make spelling instruction fail is to assume every student is starting from the same place. They are not and your planning shouldn’t pretend they are. I’m getting practical about what to do with the real mix of spellers sittin...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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23:07
S7 E7 - Why Your Spelling Approach Might Be Working Against You (Part 1)
Spelling is not a side quest. When it isn’t automatic, it quietly steals the working memory students need for ideas, sentence craft, and clear argument, especially in upper primary and the early secondary years. If you are seeing capable studen...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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26:12
S7 E6 - Practical Steps When Grouping for Phonics
We map out a practical path to targeted phonics that lifts every learner. We define instructional precision, show how to gather the right data, and share a step-by-step launch plan that works in real schools with limited adults.• clarif...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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27:24
S7 E5 - What Does the Research Actually Say About Grouping Students for Phonics?
We challenge the assumption that whole-class phonics with a little extra is the most effective route and explore why targeted Tier 1 grouping often delivers stronger gains. Using cognitive load theory and intervention research, we show how matc...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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24:17
S7 E4 – The Top 5 Mistakes We Make When Using Decodable Texts
We unpack how to use decodable texts with precision so beginners practise the code instead of guessing. We share the biggest mistakes schools make, how to spot readiness to transition, and a staged text diet that blends decodables with rich lit...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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24:52
